CMA CGM raises USD 2 billion for internal investments
While reporting its quarter result of the current year, CMA CGM said that "the group has lightened its capital structure, which should help it to raise more than USD 2 billion in cash by mid-2020.” The sum is intended to extend the group’s debt maturities and reduce its net... more
Rhenus Data Office takes over recycle it
Rhenus Data Office, which specialises in the destruction of documents and data carriers as well as value-added logistics services, has taken over the company recycle it. For 30 years recycle it has focused on the recycling und remarketing of IT equipment and the mobile... more
Achievement and postponement
Alitalia has received the Iata CEIV Pharma certification. The three-year certification was also issued to the airline’s ground handling in Rome FCO (Italy), which oversees the loading and unloading of medicines from aircraft, carried out for both Alitalia and other airlines at... more
Makita and cargo-partner celebrate ten years of cooperation
Cargo-partner started its cooperation with Makita ten years ago. Today, cargo-partner offers the manufacturer of electric tools an end-to-end solution, including flexible storage options and comprehensive customs handling. In 2009, Japan-based Makita was looking for a competent... more
Atlantic Container Line goes for 15-year contract in UK
The Atlantic Container Line (ACL), which is part of the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group, has agreed a new 15-year contract extension for container and roll-on/roll-off operations at the port of Liverpool (UK) until 2035. At this stage, ACL, which celebrated its 50... more
Agility Italy earns GDP certification for pharma logistics
Agility Italy has earned a good distribution practice (GDP) certification, demonstrating its ability to meet stringent guidelines for proper storage, transport and distribution of medicinal products for human use. The GDP certification of Agility Italy, based in Milan, expands... more
Mobile medical services provider updates its fleet
InHealth, a major provider of mobile diagnostic and healthcare solutions in the UK, has taken delivery of three Volvo tractor units. The new FH’s will have in-service performance levels directly compared with two vehicles from another manufacturer, which arrived at the same... more
GAC opens in Gibraltar
As part of its ongoing European growth strategy, the GAC group has opened an office in Gibraltar to provide shipping and logistics support to its global customer base. GAC Gibraltar offers a full range of ship agency, husbandry and freight services, as well as ship-to-ship... more
Milestone for eco-friendly beer deliveries
Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with Nikola Motor and BYD Motors, have completed their first ever ‘zero-emission beer delivery’ in St. Louis (MO, USA). Last week, a Nikola hydrogen-electric truck picked up the load of beer and delivered it to Brewer’s local wholesaler partner,... more
Turkish Cargo broadens "pharma corridor"
Turkish Cargo continues to bring health to the world by carrying pharmaceuticals between destinations certified by global aviation authorities through a "pharma corridor" between 400+ stations. Turkish Airlines’ chief cargo officer Turhan Özen: "We perform the... more